BMW S 1000 RR 2012 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Overview - BMW S 1000 RR 2012 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2012 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	192 HP	Engine power	188 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	826 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,138 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,432 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	204 kg	Kerb Weight	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

What remains is fascination, bewilderment and fear. You can't shake the uneasy feeling that you're not quite yourself on this bike. It feels like a heavy metal concert with earplugs.

Complete, electronic equipment

good braking system

strong engine

extremely fast on the road

appropriate appearance.

Chassis somewhat complicated and takes a lot of getting used to.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.